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Burlington, Ont.— Dec. 14, 2023 — The City of Burlington has released the 2024 city meeting calendar. New in 2024, is the Committee of the Whole standing committee, that considers items from every department, and the introduction of the Pipeline to Permit standing committee. This new committee will focus on tracking growth, issues, and continuous improvement opportunities for the development approval process within the City of Burlington.
Schedule highlights
During committee weeks each month:
- Committee of the Whole committee meetings will take place on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any remaining items will be considered on Tuesdays, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
- Pipeline to Permit committee meetings will take place on Thursdays, starting at 9:30 a.m.
- City Council meetings will take place on Tuesdays, the week following the committee meetings, starting at 9:30 a.m.
The city meeting calendar is available online at burlington.ca/meetings. View agendas, minutes and livestreams for Council and Committee meetings. The agendas for all committee meetings will continue to be published on the City’s website 10 days before the meeting date. Council agendas are published online the Friday before the meeting.
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Quotes
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“Our new, more predictable schedule not only provides clarity and consistency for those following City Council and committee meetings, but also actively encourages public participation in our local government. By streamlining access to crucial information through our new committee structure, we are making it easier for residents to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. The addition of the Committee of the Whole and the Pipeline to Permit standing committees underscores our commitment to continuous improvement, and ensures the development approval process aligns with the needs and aspirations of our growing community.”
Samantha Yew, Deputy City Clerk
“Having a fixed, predictable meeting schedule provides clarity and consistency for everyone who is interested in following the business of City Council. Understanding when Council will convene and when decision making is taking place also helps remove some barriers for the public to participate in their local government.”
Quick Facts
- Options for the 2024 city meeting calendar were presented in Report CL-20-23 in November 2023.
- On Nov. 2, 2023, City Council approved the Terms of Reference for the Pipeline to Permit standing committee (Report CM-15-23).
- The Committee of the Whole was established through Mayoral Decision 07-2023. It will replace the existing Standing Committees of Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability (CSSRA), Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility (CPRM) and Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services (EICS). This new structure will make meetings more flexible and efficient by allowing the standing committee to transition directly to the next item of city business. It also creates a shorter committee week with fewer meetings.
Links and Resources
Access the city meeting calendar online at burlington.ca/meetings to view agendas, minutes and livestreams for Council and Committee meetings.
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Communications contact:
Sharon Will
Communications Advisor
sharon.will@burlington.ca
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